Early the day, as ah’m oan mah holibobs. New years plans anyone? Any fun stuff to share?
Hey, I am a frog in the south of Aberdeen. Nothing planned for the first time forever. Probably a couple of beers with the wife and a movie with kiddo.
Cannae be bothered this time around
Enjoy the horns sounding at the bells?
No plans this year.
Probably for the best tbh as the engineer scheduled for on call this yr has been off sick and put in another line means I get the joy of on call instead of him.
Just hop I remember how all this shit works if I get phoned
What kinda engineer are you?
I used to be a ssre (snr site reliability engineer) but then my gaffer got a promotion and in his sick final act he made me replace him
Lol with great power comes great responsibility!!
Said yes because the last thing I. Need is breaking in a rando with zero clue how the product or the department works.
Kinda regretting that 🤣
Get a backfill at least? Never a great time to onboard, so needs must!
Aye. The very 1st task I got to do as gaffer was promote my replacement and create an equivalent role to that in my over seas team. That part felt nice I will admit
What’s your on-call rates like? Worth a sober Hogmanay?
Normal rates plus a £500 bonus
The tax office loves it
That is decent at least, as a programmer I strive to ensure zero on-call required
There’s been 1 call on Xmas day and that was about 10 or 11 yrs ago. So touch wood that trend continues
Hope there was no call out for you!!
Nah was all good.
Money gor old rope
It’s quiet where I am
And where are u??
Stonehaven
Up in Caithness fer Hogmanay this year, storm damage tae deal wi sadly, roofing :(
Hmm, to try the loony dook or no? Did 40 lengths this mornin, but sea swimmin is soo cauld!
Oh no! Is the house ok?? Hopefully not too much damage!
I’d say no to the swimming!!! Too cold!!!
Yeah, roof is intact at least. But some ingress we can’t figure oot, and damp plaster, so something isn’t right
And I’ve never done wild swimming at all, no wet suit for me either, so might just pass
Oh no! Hopefully it doesnt cost you a fortune and is an easy fix!!
No, outdoor swimming sounds terrible!! I love swimming but hate the cold!!
Hey! Hope everyone is enjoying the festivities!! No real plans for Hogmanay. Will have a wee cocktail or 2 and watch the telly but that will be about it!!
The real party is on Alba remember, the other BBC parties are all pre-records. Got a go to cocktail?
I like a pina colada or a frozen daiquiri. I’m not much of a drinker so anything sweet I can handle!!
Best advice is littler for wdc. He hus been amazing. I’m a dreep dreep dreep here
You watching the darts!!?
There’s only one Luke Littler!
Cannot believe hes only 16!!!
Am a Yank not far from the DC capitol. Got my spike shot, and I can still finish a marathon, so I’ll be wading into the fray of tourism, ignorance, and (hopefully) bliss.
Any big parties in DC for new years eve? I know NY does stuff, but how about the Capitol?
I’ll be going to a section of the city called Adams Morgan after the fireworks, but no specific plans except I would like to walk around with a joint, since it’s legal there now.
